Greene says she was glad to see so many protesters thrown out

Marjorie Taylor Greene said that she was "glad" to see so many protesters being removed from her town hall on Tuesday.

Rep. Greene ended her town hall event to applause from the remaining crowd, which has been somewhat depleted by all the protesters who were escorted out of the event.

"I'm glad they got thrown out. That's exactly what I wanted to see happen," the Republican said after the event.

"This isn't a political rally or a protest. I held a town hall tonight. You know who was out of line? The protesters."

MTG faces tough questions at town hall

Rep, , Marjorie Taylor Greene faced several tough questions at her Tuesday town hall.

"Why are you such a coward in the face of an obvious fascist takeover?" one constituent asked the lawmaker.

"I've yet to see a fascist gathering, that doesn't exist in the Republic party," Greene hit back.

Another town hall attendee asked, "Why is MTG supporting [Elon] Musk, DOGE and the slashing of Medicaid, Social Security, libraries, and more. This is outrageous."

Greene snapped back that the constituent asking the question had been "brainwashed by the news you're watching" before adding that DOGE was simply "removing waste fraud and abuse."

MTG insists 'We're not cutting Social Security, we're not cutting Medicaid'

Marjorie Taylor Greene has insisted, "we're not cutting Social Security, we're not cutting Medicaid" during her town hall.

Rep. Greene was asked about DOGE cuts to key American benefits by one of her constituents.

She responded by telling the town hall attendee that she was "brainwashed by the news you're watching" before adding that DOGE was simply "removing waste fraud and abuse."

"We're not cutting Social Security, we're not cutting Medicaid. No one has lost their benefits," she added.

MTG is booed as she thanks Trump for pardoning Jan 6. rioters

Marjorie Taylor Greene was booed at her town hall as she expressed her thanks to President Donald Trump for pardoning the January 6. rioters who stormed the Capitol.

She also thanked him for pardoning anti-abortion activists, saying that the president had told her, "that was an easy one."

MTG calls trans rights a 'war of good vs evil' as she touts bill banning hormone therapy for under 18s

Marjorie Taylor Greene has attacked the Biden administration for declaring Trans Visibility Day, as she touts her bill that would criminalize hormone therapy for teens under age of 18.

"This is a war of good versus evil," she told a town hall on Tuesday. "When they are going after our kids, you better believe we will stand up and not let you come after our kids.

"My bill, the Protect Children's Innocence Act, will criminalize sex changes on children, hormone therapies, all the drugs that are being used on these kids."

She added that while the Biden administration had declared International Transgender Day of Visibility, which this year fell on Easter, "President Trump will be celebrating Holy Week and we will celebrating the real meaning of Easter."

Seven protesters have now been ejected from the town hall

At least seven protesters have now been ejected from Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall on Tuesday, including one man who was Tased by police.

MTG claims DOGE has found 9.9 million people 'over 120 years old claiming Social Security'

During a contentious town hall meeting on Tuesday, Marjorie Taylor Greene told constituents in Georgia that DOGE has found "millions" over people aged over 120 fraudulently claiming Social Security.

Rep. Greene told the meeting that 9.9million people aged 120 and above were on the books as still collecting the benefit, as she celebrated the work she was doing with the department.

Another town hall attendee is removed for speaking out against MTG claims

Police officers have now removed several town hall attendees for speaking out against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

The Republican Congresswoman had claimed that Democrats "have been rioting, they are the party of violence," when she was interrupted by a constituent who objected to her unsubstantiated allegations.

"Go," Greene said, pointing at the town hall member, and directing police to remove him.

She then told the rest of the audience, if they wanted to stay, they had to just "sit and listen" adding, "you have a lot to learn."

Protester is thrown out of MTG town hall before she even starts speaking

A protester was immediately thrown out of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's in-person town hall on Tuesday - before the Republican lawmaker had even started speaking.

There was a heavy police presence at the Cobb County, Georgia, event.

Greene is one of the few Republican lawmakers still holding in-person town halls after many faced anger and backlash from constituents on both sides of the aisle.

The outspoken Trump ally began her speech by telling the crowd, "This is a town hall, this is not a political rally, this is not a protest. If you stand up and want to protest, if you want to shout and chant, we will have you removed just like that man was thrown out. We will not tolerate it."

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is braving her constituents at Georgia town hall

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is holding an in-person town hall in a Georgia county that voted for Kamala Harris in 2024.

Greene is one of the few Republican lawmakers still holding in-person town halls after many faced anger and backlash from constituents on both sides of the aisle.

The outspoken rightwing Congresswoman said she organized her event before House GOP leaders urged lawmakers to step back from such events. But she said she wasn't deterred.

"This has been on my calendar for a long time. And yes, we have seen Republican town halls targeted by Democrat protesters, and it's well-organized by the Democrat Party," Greene told Fox News Digital.

She added that the event, "isn't a place for political grandstanding, protesting and outbursts."

WATCH: Trump to stop ineligible people from claiming Social Security benefits

Republican booed at Florida town hall while defending Donald Trump

Representative Brian Mast, a Florida Republican, was met with boos while defending President Donald Trump during a town hall on Tuesday.

Republicans across the country have been booed and heckled during recent town hall events following Trump's return to office, as polls suggest Americans oppose some of his key actions taken so far, including mass firings of federal workers and new tariffs.

The town hall backlash could spell trouble for Republicans in competitive districts ahead of the 2026 midterms, though Mast's solidly conservative district is not viewed as on the table to flip to Democrats. Some Republicans, however, have dismissed town hall hecklers as being paid protesters from the Democratic Party.

Video posted to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, by left-leaning account PatriotTakes showed Mast receiving boos while discussing Trump's tariffs during a town hall in Jupiter, Florida.

Read in full from Andrew Stanton on Newsweek.

Judge orders sworn testimony over Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation

A federal judge said she is ordering sworn testimony from Trump administration officials to determine if they complied with her orders to facilitate the return of mistakenly deported Maryland father of three.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court ordered the government to facilitate with bringing Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to a notorious El Salvador prison last month, back to the U.S.

But on Monday, Trump officials and El Salvador's president revealed they had no intention of trying to retrieve Abrego Garcia.

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said on Tuesday, that the officials and president were "two very misguided ships passing in the night."

She also sternly told administration attorneys that the Supreme Court's order had been clear, to help bring back Abrego Garcia.

"The Supreme Court has spoken," Xinis said.

WATCH: White House reacts to Chinese AI memes making fun of Trump and Vance

Senior Hegseth adviser under investigation for alleged 'unauthorized disclosure': Report

A senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under investigation for alleged "unauthorized disclosure," Reuters reports.

Dan Caldwell was placed on administrative leave and escorted out of the Pentagon on Tuesday.

Hegseth's chief of staff, Joe Kasper, ordered an investigation into unauthorized disclosures in the Defense Department after the Signal military attack plans group chat leak.

The Defense Secretary had identified Caldwell in the group chat at as his point of contact for the operation.

WATCH: White House defends Harvard funding cuts: 'Obey the law'

Trump says his former valet Walt Nauta may run for governor of Guam

Trump says his former valet Walt Nauta may run for governor of Guam

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his former valet and longtime aide, Walt Nauta, may run to become the next governor of Guam.

Nauta was previously accused of obstructing the retrieval of classified documents from Mar-a-Lago in the classified documents investigation initiated by former special counsel Jack Smith.

However, after Trump took office in January, his Department of Justice announced it was terminating the case against the president's former co-defendant Nauta as well as Carlos De Oliveira.

On Tuesday, during an event honoring the Naval Academy's football team, Trump said Nauta may run for governor of Guam, but added, "we're not talking about that right now"

Maryland man Abrego Garcia could be deported to another country, DOJ says

The Department of Justice said Tuesday in a new filing that it is "prepared to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia's presence in the United States" if he presents at a port of entry.

The DOJ said that if he does present himself at a point of entry, he would "be subject to detention by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)," and would either be deported to another country or send him back to El Salvador under claims he is a member of the MS-13 gang, which his attorneys dispute.

A federal judge in Maryland is set to press the Trump administration on Tuesday over its ongoing refusal to repatriate Kilmar Abrego Garcia from a prison in El Salvador, despite a Supreme Court ruling ordering his return to the United States.

The hearing, scheduled for 4 p.m. in U.S. District Court, follows renewed assertions from White House advisers that they do not have the authority to bring Abrego Garcia back from his home country. On Monday, El Salvador's president also refused to comply with the court's order, comparing the transfer to smuggling "a terrorist into the United States."

Trump administration cancels $214 million in State Department grants

The Trump administration has canceled 139 State Department grants totaling $214 million as part of a broader effort to reduce the agency's budget, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday.

In a post on social media, Rubio criticized specific projects such as "Building the Migrant Domestic Worker-Led Movement" in Lebanon and "Get the Trolls Out!" in the United Kingdom, calling them examples of wasteful spending. "We are cleaning up the mess the previous administration left and rebuilding an agency that's focused on putting America First," he said.

The administration has not released a full list of the canceled grants. The cuts come as the White House pushes to shrink the State Department's budget nearly in half and close around 30 U.S. embassies and consulates overseas, according to a department document reviewed by CNN. The move follows earlier steps to scale back the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Harvard becomes latest university to face federal funding freeze under Trump administration

Harvard University is the newest addition to a growing list of major schools facing federal funding freezes as the Trump administration targets institutions it accuses of promoting politically controversial material.

The administration announced it would freeze over $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard after the university refused to comply with government demands related to campus protests and academic policies. The standoff follows similar actions against six other universities, most of them Ivy League institutions, amid broader efforts to cut funding for schools the administration claims promote "critical race theory" and "transgender insanity."

Federal reviews and funding pauses have impacted research grants at schools like Cornell, Northwestern, Brown, Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia. The affected schools have raised concerns about the effect on academic freedom and ongoing scientific research. Some have begun making changes, while others, like Harvard and Columbia, have pushed back against what they describe as politically motivated overreach.

Little progress at key US-EU trade meeting as tensions continue

Trade talks between the European Union and the Trump administration made little headway Tuesday, according to a readout of the Washington, DC, meeting. The talks included European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

The meeting followed a series of escalating tariffs. The US imposed levies on EU steel and aluminum exports last month, prompting EU countermeasures. Though both sides agreed to pause new tariffs for 90 days, no major breakthroughs were reported.

EU spokesperson Olof Gill said the focus was on achieving "zero-for-zero reciprocal tariffs for all industrial goods, including cars," and called on the US to clarify its position. "The EU is doing its part," Gill said. "Now, it is necessary for the US to define its position."

Tariffs on EU goods had been set to rise to 20% but remain at 10% under the current pause. The US Commerce Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

WATCH: Trump to stop ineligible people from claiming Social Security benefits

Trump to sign memo aimed at preventing undocumented immigrants from receiving Social Security benefits

Trump is expected to sign a presidential memorandum today directing federal agencies to ensure undocumented immigrants are not receiving Social Security benefits, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Leavitt told reporters that the measure will expand the Social Security Administration's fraud prosecution program to at least 50 U.S. attorney offices and create a new Medicare and Medicaid fraud initiative in 15 others. It will also instruct the SSA inspector general to investigate earnings records for individuals aged 100 or older with mismatched Social Security data, in an effort to combat identity theft.

"These taxpayer-funded benefits should be only for eligible taxpayers," Leavitt said.

Undocumented immigrants are already ineligible for Social Security benefits, though lawful permanent residents may qualify if they meet work and residency requirements. It remains unclear how frequently ineligible individuals have received benefits. The White House and SSA did not respond to requests for comment.

Ocasio-Cortez raised nearly $10 million in first quarter, spending heavily on fundraising ads

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., brought in $9.6 million during the first quarter of 2025, according to new campaign finance reports, as she traveled the country alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and ramped up her digital outreach.

The early fundraising total rivals that of major Senate campaigns and signals strong donor enthusiasm more than a year out from her next election. Her campaign reported spending more than $5 million over the same period.

Much of the spending went toward online advertising. A recent analysis by Andrew Arenge of the University of Pennsylvania shows Ocasio-Cortez has already spent around $2 million on Meta fundraising ads, almost matching her total spending on the platform for all of 2024.

'The ball is in China's court' says Trump on tariffs

President Donald Trump has said he's open to negotiating with China on the tariffs, but they need to deal with the United States, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

"The ball is in China's court," Trump said in a statement to Leavitt. "China needs to make a deal with us, we don't have to make a deal with them. There's no difference between China and any other country except they're much larger.

"And China wants what we have, what every country wants, and what we have; the America consumer. Or to put it another way, they need our money."

Trump wants 'apology' from Harvard before he'll release funding

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that President Donald Trump wants Harvard to apologize, before he will consider releasing funding.

"When it comes to Harvard the president has been quite clear, they must follow federal law. He also wants to see Harvard apologize," Leavitt said on Tuesday.

"Harvard should apologize for the egregious antisemitism that took place on their college campus against Jewish American students. There were professors who have said that he had engaged in discriminatory behavior against Jewish students. Of course you had the former president of the university saying 'bullying and harassment depends on the context.' You also had an encampment on Harvard yard that we all saw play out before the cameras.

"The university failed to impose formal discipline on any of the students for this antisemitic conduct violation, including the occupation of a campus building and the disruption of classes with bullhorns.

The president believes they should apologize to Jewish American students for allowing such egregious behavior."

White House expands border defense zone by 90 miles into Texas

The White House on Tuesday announced a major expansion of the "national defense area" established last week along the U.S.-Mexico border, adding 90 miles of territory in Texas to a zone already stretching 170 miles through New Mexico.

"This national defense area will enhance our ability to detect, interdict and prosecute the illegal aliens, criminal gangs, and terrorists who were able to invade our country without consequence for the past four years under the Biden administration," said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

The expansion follows a presidential memorandum signed by President Donald Trump directing the U.S. military to take a more active role in border security operations. The memo also authorizes the Interior Secretary and other Cabinet officials to transfer jurisdiction over certain federal lands to the Department of Defense to support military activity.

Under Trump's national emergency declaration at the border, officials like Interior Secretary Doug Burgum are now empowered to restrict or reserve public lands for defense use. The administration says additional expansions are expected in the coming weeks.

White House labels Abrego Garcia a terrorist without providing evidence

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday described Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia as a "foreign terrorist," claiming he is a member of the MS-13 gang and involved in human trafficking.

"Abrego Garcia was a foreign terrorist. He is an MS-13 gang member. He was engaged in human trafficking," Leavitt told reporters.

However, the White House has not released any evidence to support those accusations.

White House claims they have 15 deals 'on the table' on tariffs

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday that while negotiations were ongoing on the tariffs, that the administration had discussed 15 deals with countries.

"We do believe we can announce some deals very soon," the press secretary said.

She added that the administration had spoken with the 75 countries that had reached out, and they had deals on the table for 15 of those.

"We've have had more than 15 deals, pieces of paper, put on the table, proposals that are actively being considered," she said.

Musk adviser takes lead foreign aid role as Trump administration eyes deep cuts

The Trump administration has appointed Jeremy Lewin, a close associate of Elon Musk, as acting head of U.S. foreign assistance, significantly expanding the influence of Musk's government-cutting team over the State Department.

Lewin, a member of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was initially brought in to help dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). His promotion follows the departure of Pete Marocco, a Trump appointee who oversaw staff and funding reductions at USAID before reportedly clashing with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others in the administration.

The move aligns with the White House's broader agenda to slash international aid. In 2024, the U.S. spent $52 billion on foreign programs, but a new proposal from the Office of Management and Budget would cut the State Department's budget nearly in half, reduce diplomatic staff, close overseas missions, and eliminate contributions to global organizations like the U.N. and NATO.

Though the budget proposal is still in early stages and faces strong resistance in both the State Department and Congress, Lewin's new role signals the administration's continued push to shrink America's role in international development.

Trump 'looking into' if he can deport citizens to Central American jails

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was pressed, during the Tuesday briefing, on whether President Trump's suggestion of sending American citizens to Central American prisons was legal.

Leavitt said that the president "is looking into" whether he legally has the power to do so, after he spoke about the idea during a meeting with the president of El Salvador on Monday.

"He would only consider this legal for Americans who are the most violent, egregious repeat offenders who no-one in this room wants living in their communities," she added.

White House suggests US shouldn't be subsidizing Harvard

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that American taxpayers should not be subsidizing Harvard University because it already has a large collection of assets.

Leavitt was asked about President Donald Trump's threats to Harvard's tax-exempt status after his administration froze $2.2 billion in the college's federal grants because it refused to abide by a list of demands related to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, student activism, and antisemitism.

The press secretary responded by asking, "Why are American tax payers subsidizing a university than has billions of dollars in the bank already?"

Leavitt is referring to Harvard's $53.2 billion university endowment.

She also claimed the Ivy League school had a "grave" antisemitism problem, of which she said she had "countless examples," also she did not give any during Tuesday's press briefing.

Around 22,000 IRS employees have taken resignation offer

Around 22,000 Internal Revenue Service employees have taken the Trump administration's latest resignation offer, the New York Times reports.

That figure is on top of the 7,000 probationary employees who have been fired by the Trump administration, and around 5,000 staff members who have already resigned since Trump took office.

It total, that means the agency is on track to lose around a third of its entire force force.

The cuts are expected to limit the amount of revenue the IRS can collect as its forced to avoid certain audits, the Times reports.

WATCH: Maryland senator vows to go to El Salvador if wrongfully deported man isn't returned

Hakeem Jeffries says 'this is an all hands on deck moment' ahead of Biden's Social Security speech

Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries has urged lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to get involved with protecting Social Security, ahead of former president Joe Biden's planned speech Tuesday.

Jeffries accused Republicans "cult-like behavior" in supporting the Trump administration's plans to make massive cuts to the Social Security Administration, despite backlash from the American people.

"Congress has a responsibility to work for the American people," he told reporters on Tuesday. "It's my hope that we sound the alarm, and over the days and weeks to come, that a handful of House Republicans will break from the most extreme elements of their party, to both protect and strengthen Social Security."

Judge grants DOJ request to drop MS-13 case, clears way for deportation

A federal judge on Tuesday approved the Justice Department's motion to dismiss its criminal case against Henrry Josue Villatoro Santos, a man previously described by top officials as a major MS-13 leader on the East Coast. Prosecutors now intend to deport him instead.

The decision comes just weeks after Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin held a press conference touting Villatoro Santos' arrest. President Donald Trump also posted about the case, calling him a "major leader." Despite the high-profile attention, court filings show he was only charged with a firearm offense and not with any gang-related crimes.

Defense attorney Muhammad Elsayed opposed the sudden dismissal, warning the judge that Villatoro Santos may be deported to El Salvador without due process. "This was clearly a political decision," he told the court.

Judge William Fitzpatrick said that criminal courts can't interfere with prosecutorial decisions or immigration matters, though he delayed the ruling's effect until Friday to allow the defense time to consider next steps.

Elsayed voiced concern that his client could be sent to El Salvador's controversial CECOT prison without the chance to challenge the deportation. He said federal authorities haven't confirmed whether Villatoro Santos will enter standard removal proceedings.

Sen. Hollen says he's still not heard from El Salvador president

Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen said he still has not heard back from El Salvador President Nayib Bukele about his request to meet Maryland father Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who is being held at an El Salvador jail.

"If I don't hear from him, and Abrego Garcia is not quickly returned, I do intend to go to El Salvador this week to show solidarity with his family," Van Hollen told CNN.

"I also hope to visit this notorious prison to see Abrego Garcia to let him know his family and friends are very worried about him, as am I."

Judge blocks Colorado deportations under Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act

A federal judge has temporarily halted deportations in Colorado of immigrants targeted under Trump's recent invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, an 18th-century law rarely used in modern times.

Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney issued the emergency order Monday night after the ACLU filed a request on behalf of two Venezuelan men detained in Denver. The men said they feared being falsely linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, which Trump has claimed is part of a migrant-led "invasion."

The order pauses the removal of any noncitizen currently in custody in Colorado who might be deported under the Alien Enemies Act, which Trump activated last month. The law has only been used three times in U.S. history, most notably during World War II.

The Supreme Court ruled last week that individuals subject to removal under the act must first be granted a federal court hearing. Similar rulings in New York and Texas have also paused deportations pending due process procedures.

Sweeney's order will remain in effect for 14 days. A hearing is scheduled for April 21.

Universities sue Energy Department over research funding cuts

A group of prominent universities and education organizations, including Brown University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the Energy Department's decision to slash federal research grant funding.

The lawsuit targets a new policy announced last week that caps the reimbursement of "indirect costs" — such as administrative support and facility maintenance — at 15%. Those costs have traditionally been reimbursed at higher rates to help cover the full expenses of federally funded research.

In the suit, the plaintiffs argue that the change will "devastate scientific research at America's universities" and "undermine" the country's ability to maintain its global leadership in innovation.

Donald Trump hit with new demand amid deported Maryland dad's legal fight

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers said Monday the Trump administration has to at least request the deported Maryland father's return from El Salvador in order to comply with court orders.

Trump White House officials have continued to suggest a Supreme Court order regarding the return of a Maryland man improperly deported to El Salvador has been satisfied, despite him remaining in prison in the Central American country.

Major hedge fund bets against Trump media

Hedge fund Qube Research & Technologies has disclosed a $105-million short position in President Donald Trump's company, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), according to a filing.

When an investor takes a short position in a company's stock, it means they are betting that the share price will decline, so they can buy them back at a lower price. This means they are betting against the investment's fortunes.

Qube's position in Trump Media is worth 2.53 percent of Trump Media's total float. It was filed with Germany's federal Gazette Bundesanzaiger and first reported by research firm Breakout Point.

Read in full from Kate Plummer on Newsweek.

Lawyers say White House defied court order in deportation case

Attorneys for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident deported to El Salvador last month, accused the Trump administration of defying a Supreme Court order that required officials to help secure his release from a Salvadoran prison.

"There is no evidence that anyone has requested the release of Abrego Garcia," his legal team wrote in court filings ahead of a scheduled hearing Tuesday afternoon in Federal District Court in Maryland.

The Supreme Court ordered that federal officials "facilitate" Abrego Garcia's release, but his lawyers said no such action had been taken. The two sides are set to appear in court at 4 p.m.

China official claims US is after Hong Kong's 'very survival' with tariffs

A top China official on Hong Kong affairs has branded the United States the "enemy" over Donald Trump's tariffs.

"The US isn't after our tariffs, it is after our very survival," Xia Baolong, who heads the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office said on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg.

"Anyone who tries to bring us back to poverty and weakness is our enemy."

Baolong also took aim at Vice President JD Vance's remark about "Chinese peasants."

"Let those peasants in the United States wail in front of the 5,000 years of Chinese civilization," he said.

Sherrill targets Trump and Musk in first New Jersey governor campaign ads

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., is launching her first television ads in the Democratic primary for New Jersey governor, framing herself as a fighter against both Trump and Elon Musk while highlighting her military background.

"I was trained in the Navy that in a crisis, you run toward the fight," Sherrill says in one of the ads, first reported by the New Jersey Globe. She vows to bring down costs, protect Social Security, and defend "fundamental freedoms."

In another spot, supporters describe Sherrill as ready to "fight the Trump-Musk madness that's wrecking our economy," as images of Musk in the Oval Office appear on screen.

Sherrill's campaign has spent $162,000 this week on the ad buy, according to AdImpact. She joins a crowded Democratic field vying to replace outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy, including Reps. Josh Gottheimer, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, former state Senate President Steve Sweeney, and former Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller.

GOP donor retreat wraps in Florida with Trump officials headlining

A private gathering of major Republican donors concluded Tuesday at a luxury Florida hotel, where attendees were granted rare access to several top Trump administration officials. The event was hosted by the Rockbridge Network, a group known for its influence within conservative political circles.

The closed-door conference began Sunday and featured appearances by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Trump's diplomatic envoy Steve Witkoff, according to The New York Times.

The semiannual event serves as a strategic hub for conservative donors and operatives, especially as the 2024 election cycle intensifies.

Johnson & Johnson expects $400 million costs due to trade war with China

Johnson & Johnson has says it expects to have to pay $400 million in tariff-related costs due President Trump's levies on China.

The biggest impact would be on medical devices and surgical products, Joseph Wolk, Johnson & Johnson's chief financial officer, said in a conference call with analysts, according to AP.

The $400 million figure is based off the escalating trade war with China, as well as the tariffs on aluminum and steel, and duties on trading partners Canada and Mexico. However, it does not include a new tariff on pharmaceuticals - something Trump has floated in his administration.

WATCH: Rep. Friedman warns constituents Trump is making world 'more dangerous'

Markets edge higher as volatility continues amid trade war fears

Stocks rose slightly Tuesday morning as Wall Street remained volatile in the face of ongoing trade tensions. The S&P 500 gained 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 149 points, or 0.4%. The Nasdaq composite also climbed 0.5% by mid-morning.

Monday's session saw wide swings as the market reacted to the latest developments in Trump's trade war. Economists warn that the current trajectory could lead to a global recession if no agreement is reached.

Meanwhile, the U.S. bond market showed signs of stabilizing after last week's turbulence raised concerns about investor confidence in U.S. government debt during uncertain times.

Donald Trump's war with Harvard might not go to plan. Here's why

arvard University's $53 billion endowment gives the institution more power than others to stand up to the Trump administration's efforts to force compliance with its agenda, though there are restrictions that limit how the funds can be spent.

Former Harvard President Larry Summers told students and alumni last week that as the wealthiest university in the country, Harvard is well positioned to resist the administration's demands. "With all of those assets—if Harvard can't resist, who can?" he said, according to Politico.

Newsweek has contacted Harvard and the White House for comment via email.

Read in full from Khaleda Rahman on Newsweek.

Illegal border crossings stay low for second straight month

Illegal border crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border remained low in March, showing only a slight decrease from February, according to new data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Border Patrol agents recorded an average of 264 daily apprehensions last month, totaling 7,181 arrests—down from 8,346 in February.

"U.S. Border Patrol's apprehensions along the southwest border for the entire month of March 2025 were lower than the first two days of March 2024," said Pete Flores, Acting Commissioner of CBP.

In March 2024, border apprehensions reached 137,473—making last month's figures roughly 95% lower.

Trump says U.S. farmers were 'on the front line' in trade war with China

Trump defended his record on trade and agriculture in a new post on Truth Social, claiming U.S. farmers were unfairly targeted by China during trade negotiations but ultimately benefited from his administration's deal.

"Our farmers are GREAT," Trump wrote, "but because of their GREATNESS, they are always put on the Front Line with our adversaries, such as China, whenever there is a Trade negotiation or, in this case, a Trade War."

Trump threatens Harvard's tax-exempt status after university rejects demands

Trump escalated his feud with Harvard University on Tuesday, threatening to revoke the school's tax-exempt status. The threat came after Harvard declined to comply with the administration's demands related to campus policy and federal funding.

"Perhaps Harvard should lose its Tax Exempt Status and be Taxed as a Political Entity if it keeps pushing political, ideological, and terrorist inspired/supporting 'Sickness?'" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Remember, Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST!"

The university has not yet publicly responded to the latest comments. The IRS grants tax-exempt status to educational institutions under rules that limit political activity but allow a broad range of academic expression.

Judge weighs DOGE officials' testimony in Peter Marocco case

A judge is set to decide whether Peter Marocco and other officials must give live testimony in a case deciding whether Marocco had the authority to fire a government official.

Marocco, a Trump administration appointee, is a senior official in Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and has worked as the deputy head of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

In this role, Marocco and DOGE oversaw the cutting of 83 percent of USAID contracts, with the remaining programs folded into the State Department. Marocco was also involved in taking over the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF), resulting in its chair, Ward Brehm, losing his job. Brehm is suing Marocco and other DOGE officials over the decision.

Brehm's lawyers are calling for DOGE officials, including Marocco, to give live testimony in the case, but Marocco's lawyers are arguing against this.

In an April 14 court filing, lawyer Joel McElvain said Marocco had a "lack of candor" in his declarations to the court and should therefore give live testimony.

"Marocco's first and second declarations do not comply with this Court's instruction that the Defendants must explain 'in detail' the steps that they are taking to ensure that USADF remain in compliance with its statutory obligations," McElvain said.

The court filing continued, "Given the inaccuracies in Marocco's declarations, and Defendants' failure to comply with this Court's directives, it is appropriate for this Court to establish procedures for the April 16 testimony of Defendants' witnesses."

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Rep. Don Beyer says lost manufacturing jobs are gone for good

Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) said Monday on CNN This Morning that American manufacturing jobs lost to overseas markets aren't coming back — and shouldn't. Speaking with anchor Audie Cornish, Beyer called tariffs a tax on consumers and urged a focus on high-skill service and tech jobs instead.

"Our expenses are all going to go up," Beyer said. "And it's not going to bring back those kinds of jobs that went overseas... we don't really want them back."

Beyer, a former car dealer and now a member of the Congressional AI Task Force, also criticized Trump's rollback of Biden-era AI safety policies, calling it a mistake that undermines transparency and innovation.

He praised Harvard University for refusing Trump's demands to change its campus policies, while criticizing law firms that have cooperated with the administration. "When confronted with a bully, the best thing to do is to stand up," he said.

Trump says he's 'looking into' deporting U.S. citizens to El Salvador

Donald Trump said in a new interview that he is considering deporting what he called "homegrown criminals," U.S. citizens, to El Salvador, a proposal legal experts say would be unconstitutional.

Speaking to Fox Noticias, Trump described violent offenders as "the homegrowns" and said, "We want to do it. I would love to do that." The interview, conducted by Rachel Campos-Duffy, is set to air in full later today.

Trump also floated the idea during El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's visit to the White House on Monday. The White House has not yet responded to requests for comment.

Ramaphosa names Trump critic as new envoy to Washington

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas as the country's new representative to the United States, amid strained relations with the Trump administration.

The U.S. expelled South Africa's ambassador last month after Trump accused the country of anti-white and anti-American policies and halted all U.S. funding in February. Jonas, known for criticizing Trump, once referred to him as a "racist, homophobic" leader following the 2020 election.

Jonas is now tasked with mending diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Trump freezes $2.2B in grants, $60M in contracts to Harvard

The Trump administration is freezing over $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University after the school refused to comply with demands to curb campus activism.

In a letter sent Friday, the administration called for sweeping reforms at Harvard, including changes to admissions policies, diversity audits, and derecognition of certain student groups. Officials warned that nearly $9 billion in federal support could be at stake.

Harvard President Alan Garber said Monday the university would not yield to political pressure. This marks the seventh time the Trump administration has withheld funds from an elite university—six of them in the Ivy League.

Trump move may let Army detain migrants on border land

A strip of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border is being transferred to the Department of Defense, potentially allowing the Army to treat it as part of a military base and detain trespassers, including migrants, U.S. officials told the Associated Press.

The Trump administration's plan aims to bypass a federal law that bars troops from engaging in domestic law enforcement. Under this setup, troops could argue they are simply securing military property.

The Pentagon is still reviewing the proposal, which legal experts say could face court challenges over its constitutional implications.

Trump suggests sending violent U.S. citizens to El Salvador prison

Trump on Monday again floated the idea of deporting U.S. citizens convicted of violent crimes to El Salvador's mega-prison CECOT, telling Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele that he'd "have to build five more places" to house them.

The controversial proposal builds on Trump's earlier comments about transferring immigrants to the harsh prison and now includes U.S.-born citizens — a move that would likely violate constitutional protections.

Trump claimed only "violent people" would be targeted, referencing those convicted in U.S. courts. However, he's also suggested it as a possible punishment for protesters, including those who've attacked Tesla dealerships.

Legal experts have warned that forcibly sending American citizens to foreign prisons would be unconstitutional and potentially break a law Trump signed during his first term.

Japan to press U.S. for tariff relief during Washington visit

Japan's chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa will visit Washington this week in an effort to persuade Trump's administration to roll back tariffs on Japanese exports, officials said Tuesday.

Akazawa, the Economic Revitalization Minister, is scheduled to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer from Wednesday through Friday. Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said the goal is to "build a relationship of trust" and resolve the tariff issue quickly.

The U.S. recently paused its latest round of duties for 90 days but kept a 10% baseline tariff and 25% tariffs on key exports including cars, auto parts, steel, and aluminum. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called the situation "a national crisis" but emphasized that Japan is not rushing negotiations or retaliating with its own tariffs.

Ishiba has also been seeking international support, speaking with leaders from Singapore, the U.K., and other Asian countries about defending free trade.

Bukele, Milei lean into Trump ties during key U.S. meetings

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and Argentine President Javier Milei are deepening ties with the U.S. under the Trump administration, according to Americas Society/Council of the Americas Vice President Eric Farnsworth. Speaking with CNN's Rahel Solomon on Early Start, Farnsworth noted the strategic benefits both leaders may be seeking through their close relationships with Trump.

Bukele, who met with Trump in the Oval Office on Monday, may gain financially from deportation policies—reportedly $20,000 per returned migrant—and potentially benefit from less scrutiny on domestic affairs. Meanwhile, Milei hosted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Argentina, signaling interest in a potential trade deal and tariff relief.

Farnsworth said both leaders "curated" ties with Trump early and are now seeing tangible benefits, including White House access and U.S. support. While it's unclear whether their approach can be replicated across Latin America, other leaders are taking notice.

Donald Trump cuts will impact weather forecasts across world, agency warns

Budget and staffing cuts under President Donald Trump's administration are undermining global efforts to monitor the climate and produce accurate weather forecasts, warns the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).

The quality and quantity of climate observations available to scientists worldwide supplied by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has already suffered a measurable decline, according to ECMWF Director General Florence Rabier.

Weather and climate scientists depend on international data networks, and NOAA is one of the largest contributors. Rabier said there has been a reduction in the number of observations shared by the U.S. since March, including a roughly 10 percent decline from weather balloons that collect data on temperature, humidity, and wind patterns.

Any reduction in the ability to record weather data could also affect the ability to monitor climate change.

The Trump administration has already fired hundreds of NOAA staff and deleted public government websites containing climate and weather information, according to AFP.

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Vance says U.S. and U.K. close to trade deal amid global tariff tensions

Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. and U.K. are "working very hard" on a trade agreement and there's a "good chance" the two countries will reach a deal, according to an interview with British outlet UnHerd published Tuesday.

Vance highlighted the strength of the U.S.-U.K. relationship, noting President Trump's admiration for the British royal family and his personal business ties in the country. He suggested that negotiating with the U.K. may be simpler than with other European nations, particularly Germany, which he said poses more restrictions on U.S. exports.

"Fairness" is key to the administration's trade approach, Vance said, emphasizing the goal of a more balanced partnership with Europe. "We just want it to be an alliance where Europeans are a little more independent," he said.

Addressing market reactions to Trump's recent tariff moves, Vance acknowledged the volatility but argued it was part of a broader effort to "rebalance global trade." He also noted upcoming trade talks with Japan and South Korea in the coming days.

Trump suggests temporary auto tariff exemption to give carmakers time to adapt

Trump said that he is considering a temporary exemption on auto tariffs on Monday to give manufacturers time to shift their supply chains back to the U.S. The move would mark yet another revision in his rapidly changing trade policy.

"I'm looking at something to help some of the car companies," Trump said from the Oval Office, noting that automakers needed time to relocate production from countries like Canada and Mexico.

Matt Blunt, head of the American Automotive Policy Council, said the industry agrees with Trump's push for domestic manufacturing but warned that supply chain changes take time and broad tariffs could backfire.

Trump had previously called the 25% tariffs on auto imports "permanent" when announced in March. But mounting market pressure and growing recession fears have prompted a series of tariff adjustments in recent weeks, including a 90-day pause on duties for most countries and electronics exemptions from a 145% import tax on China.

The president's shifting approach has led to market volatility and confusion. While the S&P 500 rose slightly Monday, it remains down nearly 8% in 2025. "Damage to consumer, business, and market confidence may already be irreversible," said Northern Trust economist Carl Tannenbaum.

Trump's trade team met with European officials Monday, while Apple's stock rose on hopes the tariff reprieve will ease pressure on its China-based production. Still, analysts warn the uncertainty around future tariffs continues to cast a long shadow over the business landscape.

Forecasters see near-stall in U.S. economy as Trump tariffs spark recession fears

The U.S. economy is facing a steep slowdown as economists grow more concerned about the impact of Trump's expanding trade war. Despite a temporary 90-day pause on steep tariffs for more than 50 countries, experts surveyed this month say growth is expected to nearly grind to a halt in 2025.

According to a poll by Wolters Kluwer Blue Chip Economic Indicators, economists now project just 0.8% growth next year—down sharply from 1.7% last month—and see a 47% chance of a recession. The pause excludes China, where Trump has hiked import fees on goods to a staggering 145%.

Barclays economist Marc Giannoni said the average U.S. tariff rate is now 30%, compared to 2% to 3% before the trade war. Although some tech products were temporarily exempted, officials say those exemptions will end when new duties on chips take effect.

Consumer spending, which drives most of the U.S. economy, is expected to slow sharply, with inflation projected to rise and business investment to drop. Economists remain split on whether a recession is inevitable, but many agree the uncertainty alone is already hurting growth.

Former President Joe Biden returns to national spotlight with Social Security speech

Former President Joe Biden stepped back into the public eye Tuesday to speak out against Trump's handling of Social Security, warning that recent policies could jeopardize vital support for millions of Americans.

Biden, 82, delivered remarks at a national conference in Chicago for disability advocates, framing Trump's agenda as a threat to the integrity of the Social Security system. It marked one of Biden's highest-profile appearances since leaving office in January.

The event comes as the Trump administration pushes controversial staffing cuts and security changes at the Social Security Administration, including access to sensitive data by a new oversight department led by Elon Musk. Critics say the moves have already caused disruptions for recipients.

Biden was joined by bipartisan figures like former Senators Roy Blunt and Debbie Stabenow, as well as former Social Security Administrator Martin O'Malley, who echoed concerns about protecting the program.

Though not expected to resume a regular public schedule, Biden's speech suggests he may remain active on key issues heading into next year's elections.

Donald Trump touts new poll as MAGA support surges

President Donald Trump has responded after a new NBC poll showed that a growing number of voters identify as MAGA supporters.

As reflected in the NBC poll, Trump has consolidated the Republican Party around not only himself but also his broader "Make America Great Again" movement.

The growing support for the MAGA movement signals the president's tightening grip on the Republican base ahead of the 2026 midterms. As more voters align with his brand of politics, it could reshape GOP strategy, push the party further toward Trump-style populism and present a challenge for Democrats trying to reclaim ground in key races.

According to a poll conducted by NBC News between March 7 and 11 among 1,000 registered voters, 36 percent now identify as MAGA supporters.

This marks a sharp increase from the 23 percent who identified as MAGA supporters in NBC's aggregated polling data from 2023 and the 27 percent who did the same in its combined 2024 polling.

On Monday, Trump touted the news on social media, saying MAGA was gaining "tremendous" support.

In January 2024, days after Trump won nominating contests in Iowa and New Hampshire, 20 percent of registered voters said they aligned with the MAGA movement. But in NBC's combined polling in October and early November, that number had ticked up to 29 percent.

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